Taylor expanded festival security with police, drones and curfew measures
Taylor increased police presence and used drones and curfew measures at its June 26 Summer Festival amid concerns about teen-takeover disruptions.
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Stonecrest council seeks probe after City Hall confrontation
Stonecrest’s City Council asked for outside help investigating a July City Hall confrontation and is considering whether to censure Mayor Jazzmin Cobble.
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Burlington posts two RFQs as rezoning and street-name hearings advance
Burlington posted two engineering-services requests and listed July 21 hearings on Alamance Road rezoning and a proposed Hooker Street renaming.
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Corvallis council sets Aug. 6 session on 2027 meeting calendar
Corvallis City Council scheduled an Aug. 6 work session to consider its 2027 meeting calendar, with housing and sheltering items also ahead.
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Santa Cruz Council Sets Aug. 11 Meeting on Housing, Water and Budget
Santa Cruz’s Aug. 11 council meeting is scheduled to address local-preference housing policy, coastal hazards, water plans and the FY2027 budget.
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FANUC Pontiac expansion included in plan for 553 regional jobs
A Michigan Strategic Fund approval includes FANUC’s Pontiac expansion, which will add manufacturing and logistics capacity as part of 553 expected regional jobs.
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Tempe Begins Full Irrigation Replacement at Ken McDonald Golf Course
Tempe has begun the first phase of a municipal golf-course upgrade, replacing Ken McDonald Golf Course’s existing irrigation system.
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Huntington Beach Housing Plan Dispute Heads Toward More Court Action
Huntington Beach adopted an overdue housing plan after court pressure, but the city still faces possible penalties of up to $100,000 per month.
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Chattanooga proposes $7.8 million affordable-housing loan pool
Chattanooga is seeking a $7.8 million HUD-backed loan guarantee to create an affordable-housing financing pool, with public comments due June 30.
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Providence expands civilian access to police records
The Providence City Council unanimously approved broader records access for civilian police oversight, including direct access to body-camera video.
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Birmingham approves $1.85 million mixed-use project near BJCC
The Birmingham City Council approved an agreement for a planned mixed-use redevelopment at 1909 14th Avenue North, backed by a city loan.
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Oxnard voters will decide Measure O renewal in November 2026
Oxnard voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to extend the city’s half-cent Measure O sales tax, which supports about $20 million in annual services.
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Vancouver Police Explain Changes to Automatic Misdemeanor Citations
Vancouver officials say police changed how automatic citations are handled for some low-level misdemeanors, but key implementation details remain unclear.
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Peoria Unified investigation puts district response under scrutiny
Police are investigating alleged sexual misconduct involving two former Centennial teachers as board members question how Peoria Unified responded.
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KCDC Seeks Teams for Knoxville South Waterfront Redevelopment
KCDC is seeking redevelopment teams for a South Waterfront site, advancing a city-approved Down River plan focused on mixed-use growth and river access.
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Amarillo advances $208,334 home project on N. Monroe Street
Amarillo issued an environmental finding for a one-home project at 1110 N. Monroe St. that would use $80,000 in federal HOME funds.
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Little Rock Board Election Filing Period Closes
Little Rock’s 2026 filing period for city Board of Directors candidates ended Aug. 5, setting the next phase of the local election cycle.
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Fayetteville sets Aug. 10 hearing on data-center ordinance
Fayetteville City Council is set to hear a draft data-center ordinance Aug. 10 and could vote, amid debate over utility and environmental impacts.
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Yonkers Police Announce Citywide Drone-as-First-Responder Program
The Yonkers Police Department has announced a citywide drone-as-first-responder program, but key details about cost, rules, coverage and timing remain undisclosed.
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Sioux Falls Gets $15 Million Grant for Falls Park Quarry
A $15 million Bezos Earth Fund grant will support revitalization planning for the quarry beside Falls Park, with public engagement planned for fall 2026.
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Modesto data-center proposal faces opposition before council discussion
Residents and local officials are debating a possible data center at the former FMC plant site, with the Modesto City Council expected to discuss it August 11.
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Santa Clarita City Council Candidate Filing Deadline Is Friday
The filing period for Santa Clarita City Council seats in Districts 2, 4 and 5 closes Friday ahead of the Nov. 3 municipal election.